L-Lysine Sulfate USP
L-Lysine sulfate is the sulfuric acid salt of L-lysine, certified to USP standards for use in dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals. This free-flowing powder provides high bioavailability of the essential amino acid. As a salt of lysine, it is classified under tariff item 2922.41.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 2922410010. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2922. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a different amino-acid salt not specifically lysine
Other amino-acid salts fall under this residual heading.
If the product is blended with carriers or other nutrients for animal feed
Feed premixes containing lysine sulfate may be classified under this heading.
If the product is in measured doses for retail sale as a dietary supplement
Section note 2 requires classification in heading 30.04 for retail-packaged measured doses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the exact salt form (sulfate) and USP grade on the shipping documents to avoid misclassification
• Check if the product is subject to any anti-dumping or countervailing duties by consulting the CBSA's Customs Notice
• If the product is for food or supplement use, ensure compliance with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2922.41.00
Calcium L-Lysinate
Calcium L-lysinate is a chelated salt combining the essential amino acid L-lysine with calcium, used in nutritional supplements to enhance mineral absorption. It qualifies under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a salt of lysine, a chemically defined organic compound of heading 29.22.
DL-Lysine Hydrochloride
DL-lysine hydrochloride is a racemic mixture of D- and L-lysine salts, used in biochemical research and certain industrial applications. It falls under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a salt of lysine, a chemically defined organic compound, and is covered by the chapter's scope for mixtures of isomers.
DL-Lysine Hydrochloride USP
DL-lysine hydrochloride USP is the racemic mixture of D- and L-lysine salts meeting pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical synthesis. It is classified under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a lysine salt, and the chapter note 1(b) covers mixtures of isomers.
Epsilon-Acetyl-L-Lysine
Epsilon-acetyl-L-lysine is a chemically modified lysine where the epsilon-amino group is acetylated, used in biochemical research and peptide synthesis. It remains classified under 2922.41.00 as a derivative of lysine, specifically as a salt or ester thereof. The acetylation does not remove it from the scope of lysine derivatives.
Feed-Grade L-Lysine H2SO4 70%
Feed-grade L-lysine sulfate 70% is a liquid solution of L-lysine sulfate used as a feed additive in animal nutrition. It is classifiable under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a lysine salt dissolved in water, which is permitted by chapter note 1(d) when the solution is a normal method of putting up for transport.
Feed Grade L-Lysine HCL 98.5% Codex Alimentarius
High-purity L-lysine hydrochloride (98.5% min) meeting Codex Alimentarius standards is used in animal feed formulations to correct dietary deficiencies. It is classified under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a lysine salt, a chemically defined organic compound.